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juniperus

/dʒuːˈnɪp.ər.əs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/dʒuːˈnɪp.ər.əs/

uncountable · proper noun

A genus of coniferous plants in the cypress family, commonly known as junipers, which includes trees and shrubs with needle-like or scale-like leaves and berry-like cones.

  • 🇷🇺Род хвойных растений семейства кипарисовых, широко известных как можжевельники, включающий деревья и кустарники с игольчатыми или чешуйчатыми листьями и ягодообразными шишками.
  1. A type of coniferous plant B2 formal

    A genus of evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs belonging to the cypress family, known for their needle-like or scale-like leaves and berry-like cones.

    • The Juniperus tree is commonly found in mountainous regions.
    • Many species of Juniperus are used for ornamental landscaping.
    • The berries of Juniperus are used to flavor gin.

    🇷🇺Можжевельник

    Synonyms: juniper